Event Description

Ride Santa Barbara returns for its 12th year!

RideSB100 offers five distinct courses to suit a range of cycling abilities – each course offering a world-class Santa Barbara cycling experience! 🚵🏻‍♂️

All courses start along the beach and follow the beautiful Santa Barbara beachfront before turning inland to experience all Santa Barbara has to offer. Cyclists will wind through some of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the country; experience the rolling foothills lined with citrus and avocado orchards and climb some of the most famous mountains in the country, all while experiencing some of the most beautiful views in southern California.

All cyclists will receive:

• Official 2023 RideSB100 t-shirt
• Official 2023 RideSB100 water bottle
• Official RideSB100 musette bag with sponsor goodies
• Fully supported aid stations
• Mechanical support
• Finish Line Festival with Lots of food and beer
• 100-mile riders get a commemorative coin at 50-mile mark
• Age group medals for Gibraltar Challenge
• Option to buy event Jersey $99; Shorts $99
• And more!

All riders will receive an overall chip time and riders who participate in the Gibraltar Challenge will be ranked for the King and Queen of the Mountain (KOM/QOM) Jersey awards! 

RIDES*

100 mile - 9,000' of climbing

The 100-mile course is one of the most beautiful and challenging 100 miles of riding you may ever accomplish!
The route includes the Santa Barbara waterfront, the foothills of Carpinteria and Montecito, the famous 7-mile climb up Gibraltar Road, and the flatlands of Goleta before finishing back at Chase Palm Park.
All 100 milers will receive an exclusive Finisher Coin at the 100mi turnaround and the option to provide a custom nutrition bag for use on the course.
All 100 milers have the option to provide a custom nutrition bag to be utilized on the ride at the 100-mile turnaround.
Experienced or properly trained cyclists only - View Course

100 km + Gibraltar Challenge - 7,000' of climbing

62 miles of some of the most spectacular riding Santa Barbara has to offer.
Includes the famous 7-mile climb up Gibraltar Road without riding the full 100 mi distance!
Recommended for experienced cyclists - View Course

100 km Coastal Route - 4,000' of climbing

62 miles of some of the most spectacular riding Santa Barbara has to offer.
Intermediate to experienced level cyclists - View Course

34 miles - 2,200' of climbing 

Ride through some of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the country before turning inland to experience the back roads and rolling foothills of Santa Barbara with a few short climbs along the way.
Beginner to intermediate level cyclists - View Course

Virtual 100-mile Challenge 

For riders who can't make it to Santa Barbara but still want to participate and benefit MOVE! Complete your 100-mile challenge distance anytime between October 16 and October 22, and post your results to the virtual leaderboard.

Included rider bib, official 2023 RideSB100 t-shirt, official 2023 RideSB100 water bottle, official RideSB100 musette bag, virtual 100-mile challenge leaderboard access, and shipping. Rider items will be shipped the week of October 16.

*Event details are subject to change.

Referrals Program:

Refer 5 people, and receive a $50 refund!
Refer 10 people, and receive a FULL refund on your entry!

Charity

Ride to benefit MOVE Santa Barbara County! Help us raise needed donations and awareness for the great work they’re doing in Santa Barbara County. The mission of MOVE is to advocate for equitable county-wide infrastructure for walking, bicycling, and public transit and to empower and educate communities to choose active and sustainable forms of transportation. 

Registration Policy

Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Sorry, no exceptions. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. You may transfer your entry to another participant, but all transfers are subject to a $25.00 fee plus any difference in the registration price. 

For more information, visit our website ridesb100.com or e-mail our team at info@ridesb100.com.

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